MCMC has unveiled a pilot project to deliver medicines using drones at the Sabah Madani Rakyat Programme 2025 held at the Tawau Municipal Council Square.

The drone was one of the main attractions at the National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) booth, as a high-impact initiative for the community, especially in remote areas.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who officiated the programme’s closing yesterday, also visited the booth and observed the drone in action.

In a statement, MCMC’s Corporate Communications Division stated that the initiative to deliver medicines to Nadi centres using drones will be carried out with the Health Ministry as the main partner, the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation, and local drone technology providers as strategic partners.

“This initiative is a pilot project to demonstrate the effectiveness of delivering medicines to rural and remote areas from health clinics to selected Nadi centres.

“It also aims to speed up access to medication for communities in hard-to-reach areas, including islands, remote villages, and locations without proper road infrastructure,” it added.

Future expansion

The first phase of the drone medicine delivery project, involving two Nadi centres, is expected to be implemented in the fourth quarter.

“This project supports the government’s initiative to expand access to future healthcare services that are more equitable and high-quality for rural communities through technology, in line with advancements and the availability of 5G and artificial intelligence,” it added.

The project is expected to be expanded to 150 Nadi centres in 2026 and eventually to 392 centres by 2027.

The Nadi booth at the programme also featured various smart services covering five key areas: entrepreneurship, healthcare, lifelong learning, IT awareness, and government services.

- Bernama

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